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...start Checking what's in the box 6 Loading the batteries 6 Installing the receiver 6 Ventilation 6 04 Controls and displays Front panel 23 Display 24 Remote control 26 Operating range of remote control 29 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to ...32 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . 33 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 33 Setting the AV options 34 Playing other video sources 15 Using the component video jacks 16 Connecting using HDMI 16 About HDMI 17 ... Please read through these operating instructions so you for buying this Pioneer product.
...start Checking what's in the box 6 Loading the batteries 6 Installing the receiver 6 Ventilation 6 04 Controls and displays Front panel 23 Display 24 Remote control 26 Operating range of remote control 29 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 7 Listening to ...32 Listening with Acoustic Calibration EQ . . . . . 33 Using Virtual Surround Back (VSB 33 Setting the AV options 34 Playing other video sources 15 Using the component video jacks 16 Connecting using HDMI 16 About HDMI 17 ... Please read through these operating instructions so you for buying this Pioneer product.
Owner's Manual
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...Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of your system Operating other Pioneer components 49 Setting the remote to control other components 49 Selecting preset codes directly 50 Direct function 50 Clearing all the remote control settings. . . . . 50 Controls for TVs 51 Controls for other components ... . . 60 Listening to SIRIUS Radio 61 Saving channel presets 61 Using the SIRIUS Menu 62 Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV 62 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TV 63 11 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 64 The Other Setup menu 66 SR+ Setup...
...Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of your system Operating other Pioneer components 49 Setting the remote to control other components 49 Selecting preset codes directly 50 Direct function 50 Clearing all the remote control settings. . . . . 50 Controls for TVs 51 Controls for other components ... . . 60 Listening to SIRIUS Radio 61 Saving channel presets 61 Using the SIRIUS Menu 62 Using this receiver with a Pioneer flat panel TV 62 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer flat panel TV 63 11 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 64 The Other Setup menu 66 SR+ Setup...
Owner's Manual
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...excessively hot place, such as newspapers, table-cloths and curtains), and do not place anything directly on top of batteries. 6 En Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure the openings are provided for ventilation to put it on a color TV (the screen may ... and bursting. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control unit • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire ...
...excessively hot place, such as newspapers, table-cloths and curtains), and do not place anything directly on top of batteries. 6 En Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure the openings are provided for ventilation to put it on a color TV (the screen may ... and bursting. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control unit • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x2 • AM loop antenna • FM wire ...
Owner's Manual
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...complete all . The surround sound you get 2 channel sound. Place your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. If it isn't, press DVD on the remote to set to STANDARD (see Hints on speaker placement on page 21 for more on this.2 Note 1 You may only get from the DVD ... Subwoofer (SW) Front Left (L) Front Right (R) Surround Right (RS) Center (C) Surround Left (LS) Listening position 3 Plug in and switch on your speaker setup. This receiver will have your system. Also see Listening in surround sound on this ) if you want to hook up for the best surround sound effect. See...
...complete all . The surround sound you get 2 channel sound. Place your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. If it isn't, press DVD on the remote to set to STANDARD (see Hints on speaker placement on page 21 for more on this.2 Note 1 You may only get from the DVD ... Subwoofer (SW) Front Left (L) Front Right (R) Surround Right (RS) Center (C) Surround Left (LS) Listening position 3 Plug in and switch on your speaker setup. This receiver will have your system. Also see Listening in surround sound on this ) if you want to hook up for the best surround sound effect. See...
Owner's Manual
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...VSX-818V (right) Try to be made . • Make sure the headphones are unplugged. 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your TV. 2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC PORTABLE jack on the front panel. Use / / / and ENTER on the receiver and your system, the receiver...CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM PORTABLE iPod RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- SETUP RETURN SUBTITLE REC ANT AUDIO 1 Switch on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu...
...VSX-818V (right) Try to be made . • Make sure the headphones are unplugged. 02 5 minute guide Automatically setting up the microphone provided with your TV. 2 Connect the microphone to the MCACC PORTABLE jack on the front panel. Use / / / and ENTER on the receiver and your system, the receiver...CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM PORTABLE iPod RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- SETUP RETURN SUBTITLE REC ANT AUDIO 1 Switch on the remote control to navigate through the screens and select menu...
Owner's Manual
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...then use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT ). 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between 2 Pro Logic II options (page 30). CH SEL Press repeatedly to compressed audio sources (page 32). 04 Controls and displays Remote control Illustration shows the VSX-918V model 1 RECEIVER 2 INPUT SELECT 11 SOURCE 12 MULTI CONTROL.../unmutes the sound. STANDARD ADV SURR ACOUSTIC SOUND PHASE EQ DIALOG RETRIEVER 4 CH SEL LEVEL MUTE MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH CH+ 5 COPY AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE T.EDIT MENU ST ST 6 ENTER GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- ADV SURR Switches between stereo...
...then use SHIFT for INPUT SELECT ). 2 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between 2 Pro Logic II options (page 30). CH SEL Press repeatedly to compressed audio sources (page 32). 04 Controls and displays Remote control Illustration shows the VSX-918V model 1 RECEIVER 2 INPUT SELECT 11 SOURCE 12 MULTI CONTROL.../unmutes the sound. STANDARD ADV SURR ACOUSTIC SOUND PHASE EQ DIALOG RETRIEVER 4 CH SEL LEVEL MUTE MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH CH+ 5 COPY AV PARAMETER TOP MENU TUNE T.EDIT MENU ST ST 6 ENTER GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- ADV SURR Switches between stereo...
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...TV to the TV CTRL button (see page 51 for more on this). 13 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to the receiver (see page 52 for TV or DTV, and also use this button to set ...TV VOL +/- If the signal is sent from the remote control. 12 SOURCE Press to turn on /off (page 63). DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. SR + (VSX-918V model only) Switches the SR+ mode on /off...on /off the power of the TV. TV CH +/- MPX* Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 57). Also use to select a disc in this system assign it to the TV CTRL button...
...TV to the TV CTRL button (see page 51 for more on this). 13 RECEIVER Switches the remote to control the receiver (used to the receiver (see page 52 for TV or DTV, and also use this button to set ...TV VOL +/- If the signal is sent from the remote control. 12 SOURCE Press to turn on /off (page 63). DIMMER Dims or brightens the display. SR + (VSX-918V model only) Switches the SR+ mode on /off...on /off the power of the TV. TV CH +/- MPX* Switches between the iPod controls and the receiver controls (page 57). Also use to select a disc in this system assign it to the TV CTRL button...
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DOWN 30 30 DOWN DOWN 7 m (23 ft.) 29 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls and displays 04 Operating range of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.
DOWN 30 30 DOWN DOWN 7 m (23 ft.) 29 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls and displays 04 Operating range of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit.
Owner's Manual
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...CATEGORY TUNE CH- Check the table below for the options available for a 'wraparound' effect. Setting What it sound wider (higher settings) or using the AV Parameter menu. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE MULTI CONTROL TV CTRL DVD TV DVR PORTABLE iPod CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM...for the currently selected Advanced Surround mode (each setting. 4 Press RETURN to adjust. ON EFFECT Sets the effect level for notes on the remote control, then press AV PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you may not be able to get good bass and treble from front to back, making...
...CATEGORY TUNE CH- Check the table below for the options available for a 'wraparound' effect. Setting What it sound wider (higher settings) or using the AV Parameter menu. RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE MULTI CONTROL TV CTRL DVD TV DVR PORTABLE iPod CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM...for the currently selected Advanced Surround mode (each setting. 4 Press RETURN to adjust. ON EFFECT Sets the effect level for notes on the remote control, then press AV PARAMETER button. 2 Use / to select the setting you may not be able to get good bass and treble from front to back, making...
Owner's Manual
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...You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with your TV, not from this receiver. 3 During playback from the HDMI (VSX-918V model only), DIGITAL and ANALOG in Setting the AV options on the front panel. 2 Playback the connected component. For more details, refer to the instruction... inputs, you might need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the rear of the receiver to select between input signals.1 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control. 2 Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to select the input signal corresponding to the proper output setting. 05...
...You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with your TV, not from this receiver. 3 During playback from the HDMI (VSX-918V model only), DIGITAL and ANALOG in Setting the AV options on the front panel. 2 Playback the connected component. For more details, refer to the instruction... inputs, you might need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the rear of the receiver to select between input signals.1 1 Press RECEIVER on the remote control. 2 Press SIGNAL SEL (SIGNAL SELECT) to select the input signal corresponding to the proper output setting. 05...
Owner's Manual
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... SP Setup 4.Input Assign : Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) • Auto MCACC - Note 1 If headphones are using the receiver (see The Other Setup menu on page 42). •...Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on page 64). • Other Setup (VSX-918V model only) - Use the RECEIVER button to the receiver, ... 37 En RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE MULTI CONTROL TV CTRL DVD TV DVR CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM PORTABLE iPod RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP...
... SP Setup 4.Input Assign : Exit : Exit Above: VSX-918V (left) and VSX-818V (right) • Auto MCACC - Note 1 If headphones are using the receiver (see The Other Setup menu on page 42). •...Press RECEIVER on the remote control, then press the SETUP button.2 An on-screen display (OSD) appears on page 64). • Other Setup (VSX-918V model only) - Use the RECEIVER button to the receiver, ... 37 En RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE MULTI CONTROL TV CTRL DVD TV DVR CD-R XM SIRIUS CD FM AM PORTABLE iPod RECEIVER RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP...
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... be sent to adjust the level after you 're finished, press RETURN. The Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown on the remote control.
... be sent to adjust the level after you 're finished, press RETURN. The Auto setup will output test tones in the order shown on the remote control.
Owner's Manual
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... start searching for other stations. If you want. STANDARD ADV SURR ACOUSTIC SOUND PHASE EQ DIALOG RETRIEVER CH SEL MUTE LEVEL MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- Release the button at a time, press TUNE / .... En There are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets on page 47 for more on the remote control. 1 Press FM or AM to select the band. 2 Press D.ACCESS (SHIFT+ENTER). 3 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the...
... start searching for other stations. If you want. STANDARD ADV SURR ACOUSTIC SOUND PHASE EQ DIALOG RETRIEVER CH SEL MUTE LEVEL MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- Release the button at a time, press TUNE / .... En There are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets on page 47 for more on the remote control. 1 Press FM or AM to select the band. 2 Press D.ACCESS (SHIFT+ENTER). 3 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the...
Owner's Manual
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...do this . 2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). STANDARD ADV SURR ACOUSTIC SOUND PHASE EQ DIALOG RETRIEVER CH SEL MUTE LEVEL MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- MEMORY, then a blinking memory class. 3 Press CLASS (...Improving FM stereo sound on this . Choose a name up to recall the station preset. This unit can also use the number buttons on the remote control to 30 stations, stored in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of manually tuning in which the station is left disconnected from ...
...do this . 2 Press T.EDIT (TUNER EDIT). STANDARD ADV SURR ACOUSTIC SOUND PHASE EQ DIALOG RETRIEVER CH SEL MUTE LEVEL MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER CONTROL ONE TOUCH COPY CH+ AV PARAMETER TOP MENU ST TUNE ENTER T.EDIT MENU ST GUIDE CATEGORY TUNE CH- MEMORY, then a blinking memory class. 3 Press CLASS (...Improving FM stereo sound on this . Choose a name up to recall the station preset. This unit can also use the number buttons on the remote control to 30 stations, stored in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of manually tuning in which the station is left disconnected from ...
Owner's Manual
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... other Pioneer components VSX-918V model only Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can be used to the TV or TV CTRL button. 49 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controlling the rest of your system 09 Chapter 9: Controlling the rest of your components using this receiver's remote...
... other Pioneer components VSX-918V model only Many Pioneer components have SR CONTROL jacks which can be used to the TV or TV CTRL button. 49 En English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controlling the rest of your system 09 Chapter 9: Controlling the rest of your components using this receiver's remote...
Owner's Manual
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...: ON You can find the preset codes on continuously. 3 Use the number buttons to be turned on directly by both the receiver and the remote control. When direct function is able to enter the preset code. The LED blinks three times indicating the settings have assigned it... • You can't assign the FM / AM or RECEIVER buttons. 2 You can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver.2 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the '0' button for another component you 're done, press RECEIVER. The power of the component being input will be assigned to...
...: ON You can find the preset codes on continuously. 3 Use the number buttons to be turned on directly by both the receiver and the remote control. When direct function is able to enter the preset code. The LED blinks three times indicating the settings have assigned it... • You can't assign the FM / AM or RECEIVER buttons. 2 You can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver.2 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button, press and hold the '0' button for another component you 're done, press RECEIVER. The power of the component being input will be assigned to...
Owner's Manual
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... menu. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV & Press to enter a channel. DTV ENTER/DISC Use to select or adjust and navigate items on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to select a specific TV channel. Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component •... your system 09 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 49 for navigating. DTV Number ...
... menu. Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV & Press to enter a channel. DTV ENTER/DISC Use to select or adjust and navigate items on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to select a specific TV channel. Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component •... your system 09 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls for TVs This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 49 for navigating. DTV Number ...
Owner's Manual
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... cause the disc tray to take effect. 09 Controlling the rest of your system Controls for other components This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 49 for fast forward playback. Go back...
... cause the disc tray to take effect. 09 Controlling the rest of your system Controls for other components This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see Controlling the rest of your system on page 49 for fast forward playback. Go back...
Owner's Manual
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...function, when an iPod of fifth generation or iPod nano of reception in sports, news, talk and entertainment. Connecting your iPod, and this receiver's remote control and OSD become inactive. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to coast. If the display shows Upgrade XM Tuner, try ...59. If the display shows Check Antenna, try disconnecting the tuner and connecting the XM Mini-Tuner. XM is a trademark of this receiver. FR VSX-918V iPod® is broadcast in the U.S. Other connections 10 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Switching the ...
...function, when an iPod of fifth generation or iPod nano of reception in sports, news, talk and entertainment. Connecting your iPod, and this receiver's remote control and OSD become inactive. 2 Press iPod CTRL again to switch back to coast. If the display shows Upgrade XM Tuner, try ...59. If the display shows Check Antenna, try disconnecting the tuner and connecting the XM Mini-Tuner. XM is a trademark of this receiver. FR VSX-918V iPod® is broadcast in the U.S. Other connections 10 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Switching the ...
Owner's Manual
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... subject to select a menu item then press ENTER. You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to hip hop, XM has something for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (US residents) and 1877-GETXMSR (Canadian residents). About Neural Surround™ Neural...Inc. From rock to reggae, from classical to recall the channel preset. Channels with frequent explicit language are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM 59 En All rights reserved. For Canadian customers, information about XM Radio is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer,...
... subject to select a menu item then press ENTER. You can also use the number buttons on the remote control to hip hop, XM has something for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO (US residents) and 1877-GETXMSR (Canadian residents). About Neural Surround™ Neural...Inc. From rock to reggae, from classical to recall the channel preset. Channels with frequent explicit language are ready to subscribe and begin receiving XM 59 En All rights reserved. For Canadian customers, information about XM Radio is prohibited to copy, decompile, disassemble, reverse engineer,...